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Jellycat Birthday Cake

Jellycat Birthday Cake: A Sweet Celebration for All Ages

Celebrate with a delightful Jellycat Birthday Cake, a whimsical vanilla treat that captures the joy of childhood.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour or cake flour for a lighter crumb
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder make sure it's fresh
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt sea salt or kosher salt recommended
  • 4 large eggs room temperature for best results
  • 1 cup granulated sugar brown sugar adds a caramel taste
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter can be substituted with margarine
  • 1 cup milk dairy or non-dairy (almond or oat milk work)
  • 0.25 cup vegetable oil use a neutral oil like canola
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract fresh vanilla or vanilla bean paste recommended
For the Filling and Topping
  • 1 cup whipping cream or coconut whipping cream for a non-dairy version
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar adjust to taste
  • 0.5 cup strawberry jam homemade or store-bought
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries ripe for best flavor
For Decoration
  • 1 each birthday candle colorful for a festive touch
  • 0.25 cup dark chocolate for piping features; white chocolate as substitute

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • cake pans
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Cake Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 6-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Melt butter and mix with milk, oil, and vanilla until warm.
  4. Beat eggs and sugar for about 6 minutes until pale and fluffy.
  5. Gradually combine dry and wet mixtures, mix gently until smooth.
  6. Divide batter between pans and bake for 35 to 40 minutes.
  7. Cool the cakes on wire racks and let them cool completely.
  8. Whip cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
  9. Layer whipped cream and strawberry jam between cake layers.
  10. Frost with remaining whipped cream and decorate as desired.
  11. Add birthday candles and serve to celebrate!

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for the best texture. Adjust sweetness based on personal preference.

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